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Tragedy as much-loved dad, 27, collapses and dies after game of football

A mum has paid moving tribute to her son who collapsed and died after playing football. Jack Derbyshire, from Tameside, was found unresponsive after taking part in a game of six-a-side with pals on Monday night (November 18).

Jack, 27, who was engaged to be married, leaves behind a three-year-old daughter. His devastated mum Lianne said he 'loved life' and that she 'still can't quite believe' what had happened.

Hundreds of people have already donated to a fundraiser for his family. A tribute has been planned for the huge Manchester City fan at Saturday's match at the Etihad Stadium.

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Jack was diagnosed with a heart issue earlier this year, his family said. He got an Apple smart watch, which flagged that he had an irregular heartbeat.

Following medical investigations, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation – an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate – and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a condition that causes the heart to enlarge and weaken. He was told he needed an internal defibrillator fitted and was awaiting the procedure, Lianne said.

She said Jack 'absolutely loved football' and had told his doctors he didn't want to give it up playing. Lianne told the Manchester Evening News: "They said he didn't have to give it up completely. But they told him to stop when he felt tired and not to push himself."

She said he stopped playing in 11-a-side Sunday morning football, but continued to take part in matches in a six-a-side league he had set up. "He would play five or six minutes just to keep himself involved," Lianne added.

On Monday, after finishing playing, he returned to his car while pals watched another game at the pitches at

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